Splashbacks and tiling · England
Splashbacks and tiling in Derbyshire
Homeowners and landlords across Derbyshire can book us for splashbacks and tiling: tiled, glass and stone splashbacks and wall tiling, fitted once the worktops and sockets are in.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Derbyshire?
Landlords around Derbyshire often prefer plain tiles with mid-grey grout or a glass panel, since both stand up to heavy use and are quick to clean between tenancies.
If the units in your Derbyshire kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.
What do splashbacks and tiling in Derbyshire include?
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Derbyshire?
As a starting point for Derbyshire, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the East Midlands. For the East Midlands, these ranges are close to the national figures.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £150–£390 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £290–£780 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £240–£580 |
| Stone upstands and splashbacksTemplated with the worktop | Priced with the worktop |
Tiling guide ranges cover preparation, adhesive, grout, trims and fixing, with the tiles themselves confirmed once chosen; the glass range includes a made-to-measure panel, and stone upstands are priced with the worktop. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Kitchens in homes across Derbyshire
You will find gritstone and limestone cottages, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and former mining village terraces throughout Derbyshire. Terraces in Derby and Chesterfield often have a long galley behind the back room, while stone cottages in the Peak District may have a small kitchen in a rear extension.
Water hardness varies across Derbyshire, so check with your supplier; where it is harder, limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for. Steep hill villages and narrow lanes can limit delivery vehicles, while terraced streets in the towns may have little parking near the front door.
Former mining-village terraces often have a small back kitchen, and owners frequently open it into the living space to make a family room. Stone cottages tend to have walls that need scribing and floors that may need levelling before units go in.
Rules for splashbacks and tiling in Derbyshire
Tiling or fitting a splashback in England needs no planning permission or building regulations approval. If sockets or switches are moved to suit the new wall finish, that is electrical work to BS 7671; adding to an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable under Part P, but a new circuit is. Behind a gas hob, follow the hob maker's clearance instructions, and in a listed building, removing historic tiles or panelling may need listed building consent.
Homes in the Peak District National Park, listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent for a new vent on a visible wall or alterations to historic features.
Before you start
- Choosing stone worktops? Decide on upstands or a full-height splashback before templating, so they can be cut from the same material and priced together.
- Agree socket, switch and cooker hood positions before tiling starts; moving them afterwards means cutting tiles out and patching in replacements that may not match.
- Heavy tiles, such as large porcelain or natural stone, may need a stronger backing board and a suitable adhesive, so have the wall checked first.
- Pale grout behind a hob or sink shows stains quickly; a mid-grey or stain-resistant grout in narrow joints is easier to keep looking fresh.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Derbyshire kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Derbyshire kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Derbyshire
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Derbyshire?
Splashbacks and tiling in Derbyshire typically cost £150 to £390 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the East Midlands. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover the whole of Derbyshire?
Yes. We carry out splashbacks and tiling across Derbyshire, including Derby, Chesterfield, Long Eaton and Ilkeston. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
Can you tile over existing kitchen tiles?
Sometimes, but it is rarely the better choice in a kitchen. Tiling over old tiles adds thickness, so sockets, switches and the edge against the wall units may no longer line up, and the new tiles rely on the old ones staying firmly bonded. If the existing tiles are sound and flat it can work for a small area; otherwise we remove them and prepare the wall.
When are splashbacks fitted during a kitchen installation?
Splashbacks go on near the end, once the worktops are fixed and the electrician has agreed where the sockets and switches will sit. Tiles need a finished worktop to start from, glass is measured off the fitted worktop, and stone upstands are templated at the same visit as the worktop. Faceplates go back on after tiling, so the sockets sit neatly against the new finish.
Which grout and sealant are easiest to keep clean?
A darker or mid-tone grout in narrow joints is usually the easiest to keep looking clean in a kitchen, and an epoxy or stain-resistant grout helps behind the hob and sink. Where the tiles meet the worktop, a flexible sealant is used rather than grout, because that joint moves slightly. The sealant can be cut out and renewed later without disturbing the tiles.
Splashbacks and tiling in towns across Derbyshire
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Derby
- Splashbacks and tiling in Chesterfield
- Splashbacks and tiling in Long Eaton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston
- Splashbacks and tiling in Swadlincote
- Splashbacks and tiling in Staveley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Belper
- Splashbacks and tiling in Heanor
- Splashbacks and tiling in Alfreton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Dronfield
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ripley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Buxton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Matlock
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ashbourne